The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
€ 23,000
€ 32,300
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop is 2.4 inches shorter and 1.9 inches wider.
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra R
57.4
71.5
77.8
57.4
69.6
77.5
71.5 in
Width
69.6 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
103.8
167.8
101.5
170.2
167.8 in
Length
170.2 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra R
2879 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
483 lb
14.37 %
General
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra R
5F
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
104 hp
261 hp
Leon Cupra R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Leon Cupra R
Performance
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra R
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Leon Cupra R
▶ REPLAY
27.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
27.68 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
60 mpg
29 mpg
Leon Cupra R
51 mpg
city
22 mpg
67 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
422 mi
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
797 mi
422 mi
Leon Cupra R
Environmental Impact
80.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
153.5 kWh
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
80.3 kWh
153.5 kWh
Leon Cupra R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Leon Cupra R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
